Job Details

• Responds to emergency situations within the Fire Department’s jurisdiction to perform fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response and rescue duties.

• Provides crowd and traffic control at emergency scenes; assists with salvage, overhaul, cleanup and evacuation activities as necessary.

• Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring medical treatment at the First Responder level, including administering CPR, removing victims from danger, administering First Aid, etc.

• Documents all fire and other emergency incidents and responses.

• Participates in fire prevention and fire safety education activities.

• Cleans and maintains fire apparatus, equipment, stations and grounds; tests and maintains fire hoses; maintains emergency response equipment in a constant state of readiness.

• Performs special details as assigned.

• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.

• Attends training, seminars, and meetings to remain knowledgeable of modern fire suppression and prevention methods and maintains required certifications.

• Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.